MEPs from the PS question Kallas about the Portuguese-Belgian detained in the CAR

“Mr. Joseph Figueira Martin, a Belgian-Portuguese citizen, was kidnapped by the Wagner group and subsequently detained in the Central African Republic [CAR] for over 500 days under deplorable conditions. In the absence of credible and well-founded...

How Uzbekistan Plans to Lead Central Asia’s Digital Future – An Interview With the Minister of Digital Technologies

Uzbekistan’s ambitions to position itself as Central Asia’s digital powerhouse took center stage during ICT Week Uzbekistan 2025 this September – the country’s largest-ever technology forum, drawing more than 20 official delegations, 300...

URI on finalist team of National Science Foundation in Regional Innovation Engines competition

Photo, top: Fiber optics – At the heart of the NSPIRE strategy is mobilizing technological innovation like that found at URI; here Alexandra Runyan ’23, a former URI ocean engineering graduate student, views the seafloor in real time using a novel...

Barcelona Deep Tech Summit 2025: Shaping a Better Future Through Innovation

The Barcelona Deep Tech Summit (BDTS), promoted by Barcelona Activa, will hold its fourth edition from November 4 to 6 with a clear theme: ‘Deep tech for a better future’. The event aims to become the benchmark congress for the sector in Southern...

Lisbon funicular trams ordered to stay closed after crash report reveals failings

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Jiangxi, a province of ‘coexisting motion and stillness’

Commentary by Armindo Neves A few days ago, members of the Post completed a six-day visit to the southeastern province of Jiangxi as part of a local Portuguese and English language media delegation organised by the Liaison Office of the Central...

Lisbon funicular crash caused by faulty cable

The Glória funicular accident, which occurred on September 3, resulted in 16 deaths and around two dozen injuries, including Portuguese and foreign nationals of various nationalities. In the preliminary accident report, the Aircraft and Railway...

Scientists destroy cancer cells with LED light and tin nanoflakes

A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto have created a new way to target cancer—tin-based nanomaterials combined with near-infrared light. Their work has the potential to result in less toxic, cheaper...

Lisbon funicular accident linked to uncertified cable, maintenance failures

LISBON, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- An uncertified cable and accumulated maintenance failures caused the Sept. 3 Gloria funicular accident that killed 16 people, according to a report released Monday by the Aircraft and Railway Accident Prevention and...

Co-founder exit, tech team collapse: Inside Lidya’s final months before shutdown

Lidya, the Nigerian digital lender that once promised to transform SME financing, the final act played out not in boardrooms or investor calls, but in unpaid salaries, silent codebases, and a string of high-profile departures. BusinessDay learnt...

Lisbon funicular crash initial report reveals litany of failings

A preliminary report into last month's funicular crash in Lisbon that killed 16 people has detailed a litany of failings. Portugal's Air and Rail Accident Investigations Bureau said an underground cable - which acted as a counterweight between two...

Robots invading Lisbon!

This free exhibition will introduce the public to robots, offering a unique experience of human-machine interaction. Among the attractions, visitors will find: • A functional humanoid robot, capable of walking, running, waving, and shaking hands;...

Malaysia’s diplomatic summit

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Anwar (right) and Trump during a meeting ahead of the Asean Summit on Oct 26. – Bernama photo TOMES could be written about the most significant diplomatic event in Malaysia’s history so far: it...

Scientists Create LED Light That Kills Cancer Cells Without Harming Healthy Ones

Scientists have developed a promising cancer therapy that uses LED light and ultra-thin flakes of tin to eliminate cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue. Unlike traditional chemotherapy and other invasive treatments, this new method avoids...

Lisbon cable cars ordered out of service after deadly crash: report

An official inquiry on Monday urged that all Lisbon cable cars remain suspended for urgent safety modifications following a deadly September crash blamed on a faulty cable. The Sept. 3 crash when the funicular came off the rails and hurtled into a...

Portugal's doors 'wide open' as Türkiye eyes $75B infrastructure boom

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat on Monday highlighted significant opportunities as Portugal plans to invest billions of dollars in new infrastructure projects, with the southern European country saying its doors are "wide open" to Turkish firms. Bolat's...

Beyond real estate: New business investment pathways for the Portuguese Golden Visa

Steady residency planning works best with calm structure. Many seekers now look beyond property toward productive business routes that build value over time. Clear criteria help you compare options while staying aligned with program rules. This...

The Mill Adventure secures certification in Portugal to continue expansion across Europe

Technology-focused platform provider The Mill Adventure has expanded its reach in regulated markets across Europe by passing its platform homologation in Portugal. The Portuguese homologation of The Mill Adventure platform was conducted as part of...

Lisbon Funicular Crash Probe To Publish First Report

An investigation into the Lisbon funicular crash will publish its first report on Monday into the causes of the derailment, which killed 16 people in early September. The accident, which saw the picture-postcard 19th-century Gloria tramway hurtle...

Portuguese Universities Reaching for the Stars

Their role goes far beyond teaching, as they are now key players in research, innovation, and international collaboration. The latest example comes from the Instituto Superior Técnico, which has joined a European consortium to tackle one of the...